One fly ball down the left field line was all it took to derail Khris Davis’ season.
Less than three weeks after signing an extension to keep the slugger in Oakland another two years, the designated hitter was forced onto the field for an interleague game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Leadoff hitter Adam Frazier sliced a fly ball into foul territory. Davis made an excellent catch, but collided with the left field railing. He was removed from the game an inning later and his season would never be the same.
Previously one of the most consistent hitters in baseball, Davis was arguably Oakland’s worst hitter the rest of the way.